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Chicago's refurbished Buckingham Fountain nestles beneath the city's glamorous business skyline

2016 Olympics: Windy city holds its breath

As D-day looms for Chicago's bid, David Usborne hears the citizens sharply polarised views about the Games.

Inside Olympics

Barack and Michelle Obama watch a judo match at the White House

Obama sports home colours in Olympic bid

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Barack Obama hopes to land at least one clear foreign policy victory before this week is out: he is jetting to Copenhagen to help persuade the International Olympic Committee that Chicago, his hometown, is the best choice for the 2016 summer games.

Obama's presence is likely to boost Chicago's bid

Obama boosts Chicago Olympic bid

Monday, 28 September 2009

Chicago's hopes of seeing off Rio de Janeiro's late surge in the race to host the 2016 Olympics were given a major boost today after the White House announced US president Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen ahead of Friday's vote by the IOC.

Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro. The IOC committee will pay a four-day visit to assess the city's 2016 Olympic bid

The rise and rise of Brazil: Faster, stronger, higher

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Hosting the 2016 Olympics would be the icing on the cake for the South American nation that is finally fulfilling its potential.

Chicago and Rio in Olympic star wars

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Obama may hold the key to winning the Games for his home town – if he shows up for the vote

Musician Damon Albarn helped with the BBC's coverage of the Beijing Games

Albarn leads running to be artistic director of 2012 Olympics

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Damon Albarn has emerged as a leading contender to be the artistic director for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012.

Andrew Simpson (left) and Iain Percy on their two-man Star

Iain Percy & Andrew Simpson: 'We can't rely on razzmatazz to wow the crowds at 2012'

Friday, 18 September 2009

The Brian Viner Interview: Britain's first new Olympic venue has seen action this week – but how will Weymouth's sailing centre compete with the glitz of Beijing? Two Gold medallists take to the waters to explain why they're confident they'll be celebrating here in three years.

Ben Ainslie (above) says, 'Nick has a good head on his shoulders and is always prepared to put in the hard work'

Brilliant young salt can follow in Ainslie's wake

Sunday, 13 September 2009

Thompson loves Laser treatment and should win World Cup this week before single-handedly becoming GB's star of seas

£159 million hole found in 2012 land scheme

Friday, 11 September 2009

The mayor's business and economic agency called on accountants KPMG to investigate spending.

'It's been life-changing and I have to schedule time to see my family and friends, which is bizarre. I couldn't see myself doing Strictly Come Dancing because the more of that you do, the less you will be remembered for what you achieved in the first place,' says Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy: Knight of the road's insatiable appetite

Sunday, 6 September 2009

As befits the face of a breakfast cereal, the Olympic champion is hungry for more success and further golds in London

<b>FULHAM</b><br/> <b>Manager:</b> Roy Hodgson (pictured). <br/> <b>Key player:</b> Brede Hangeland.<br/> Having guided Fulham to the best finish in their history Roy Hodgson has it all to do, especially with the Europa League crowding the fixture list. However, he has – to date – kept the squad together which is significant as organisation is his strong suit. Fulham are again going to be hard to beat. If they can prove more formidable on their travels – the return to fitness of Diomansy Kamara could be a factor on the road – and have the same fortune with injuries, they should achieve another top-half finish.<br/> <b>Prediction:</b> 10th<br/> <b>Transfers:</b> In B Riise (Lillestrom, undisc), S Kelly (Birmingham, free) Out L Andreasen (Hannover 96, £2.5m), M Volz, C John (All released)<br/> <b>Title odds:</b> 1,000/1 (William Hill) <br/> <b>Relegation odds:</b> 12/1 (Bet365)<br/>

Hodgson to manage British Olympic team

Friday, 28 August 2009

Roy Hodgson has emerged as a strong contender to be named as the coach of the British Olympic football team later this year, it can be revealed.

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